OBITUARIES

Henry McFarlain, Sr.

Henry McFarlain, Sr.

Mar 4, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Henry McFarlain, Sr., 71, who passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016.  The Reverend Hampton Davis, Pastor at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, will officiate the funeral ceremony.  Interment will take place at Greenlawn Memorial...

Jack Cochran

Jack Cochran

Feb 27, 2016

Jack Ray Cochran passed away at the age of 75 on February 27, 2016 in his Lafayette, LA home.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Martha Ann Cochran, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Cochran, his sister Donna Cochran Steele, his brother James Lee Cochran, and his mother and father in in law Mr. and...

John Riggins

John Riggins

Feb 22, 2016

John Wayne Riggins, son of the late Travis "Jack" Riggins and Rose Isaac Riggins, was born on February 24, 1955 in Dudley, Mo. He passed away February 22, 2016 at 60 years old. Survivors include three daughters, Amanda Riggins Talley and her husband Clinton of Youngsville, Gabrielle and Allie Riggins of Rayville; his loving companion, Lola Roberts of Rayville; one...

Keith Melancon

Keith Melancon

Feb 17, 2016

Lafayette native Anthony "Keith" Melancon passed away February 17, 2016 at his residence in Lafayette. He was 56 years old. Survivors include his only son, Chase (Alyssa) Melancon of New Iberia; three daughters, Candace M. (Jeff) Guidry of Cankton, Christina Melancon (Russell) Ryan of Abbeville, and Catherine Melancon of Lafayette; one sister, Pam Melancon of Lafayette; two brothers, Cecil (Vanessa)...

Johnny Burns, Jr.

Johnny Burns, Jr.

Feb 16, 2016

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Johnny W. Burns, 70, who passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.   Deacon Russell Hayes, Chaplain at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, will conduct the ceremony. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Burns of Lafayette;  two sons, Corey...

Clarisse LaCombe

Clarisse LaCombe

Feb 14, 2016

Lafayette native Clarisse Walters LaCombe, 76, passed away on February 14, 2016 in Houston, Tex. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Friday, February 19, 2016 in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home to honor her memory. Father Gary Schexnayder, pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church will be the Celebrant of the funeral...

Edna Begnaud

Edna Begnaud

Feb 6, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. for Edna Begnaud, 91, in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home.   Father Michael DeBlanc, Associate Pastor of St. Genevieve Catholic Church, will officiate the ceremony and conduct graveside services.  Interment will take place at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband, Leseuse “LJ” Begnaud...

Robert "Bob" Carlon

Robert "Bob" Carlon

Feb 2, 2016

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for Robert “Bob” Carlon at the Bayou Church, 2234 Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette.  He was born on March 28, 1942 in New Jersey, and passed away peacefully at Lafayette General Medical Center on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Bob is preceded in death by his parents,...

Tuan Hoang

Tuan Hoang

Feb 1, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 6, 2016 in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Tuan Hoang, 47, who passed away on February 1, 2016. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 10:00 pm on Thursday, February 4; 4-10:00 pm on Friday, February 5; and 8:00 am until time of...

Patricia Mays

Patricia Mays

Jan 31, 2016

John 5:24 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Patricia T. Mays, 63, who peacefully passed away January 31, 2016 surrounded by family. Minister Frank Carmical of Lafayette Bible Chapel will conduct the funeral services. Interment will follow the services in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Patricia...

Randy Richard

Randy Richard

Jan 31, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Randy Thomas Richard, 61, who passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. The Reverend Gary Schexnayder, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church will officiate the ceremony.  Visitation will be held...

Vonda Kennedy

Vonda Kennedy

Jan 24, 2016

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Vonda Kennedy, 55, who passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016.  Reverend Hilda Arredondo, of the National Divine Connection of Prayer, will officiate the services.  Interment will immediately follow the funeral service at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Vonda is survived by...

Yvonne Hernandez

Yvonne Hernandez

Jan 14, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at St. Peter Catholic Church for Yvonne Mamer Hernandez, 77, who passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016.   The Reverend Mark Ledoux, Pastor of St. Peter Catholic Church, will officiate the ceremony.  Lectors will be Cristina Alvergue and Pamela Rigsby.  Gift Bearers are Marella Laughlin and...

Sheila Baker

Sheila Baker

Jan 4, 2016

Sheila Kinnaird Baker, of Round Rock, Texas died Monday, January 4, 2016 peacefully surrounded by the people she loved most dearly after a brave and courageous battle against cancer. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, September 28, 1947 to Leeland Jefferson Kinnaird and Leola Mae Sones Kinnaird, Sheila was raised by her parents in Davenport, Iowa where she graduated from Central...

Harvey Broussard

Harvey Broussard

Jan 4, 2016

New Iberia native Harvey James Broussard, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday January 4, 2016 at his residence in Lafayette surrounded by loved ones. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday January 8, 2016 at 1:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home to commemorate his life. The Very Reverend Monsignor Russell Harrington, pastor at St....

Mercer Taylor

Mercer Taylor

Dec 26, 2015

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 3:00 pm in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church for Mercer Matthew Taylor, who passed away December 26, 2015. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his parents, the former Britni Rae Guilbeau and Matthew John Taylor; his grandparents Leonard and Suzette Taylor of Arnaudville and...

Albert "Jack" Dennen

Albert "Jack" Dennen

Dec 10, 2015

Albert “Jack” Dennen, 90, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Janice Zilar Dennen of Lafayette;  four daughters, Shawn LeBlanc and her husband Manuel of Arlington, TX,  Monica Rifenburg and her husband Jim of Lilburn, GA,  Shelley Mulholland and her husband Len of Bakersfield, CA,  and Marcy Bullock of Hesperia, CA;  seven grandchildren, Sarah Buhler,...

Robert "Bob" Bertrand

Robert "Bob" Bertrand

Dec 10, 2015

Catholic funeral services will be held Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 12:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Robert A. "Bob" Bertrand , 86, who passed away December 10, 2015. Father Gary Schexnayder, pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church will officiate the services. Musical selections will be provided by Julie Broussard. Entombment will follow the...

Louis Bourque

Louis Bourque

Dec 6, 2015

“Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Louis Bourque, age 79, a lifelong resident of Judice, went to meet his loved ones in heaven on  Dec. 6, 2015. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December...

Bob Pastor

Bob Pastor

Dec 6, 2015

Bob William Pastor, 56, went to find his little dog at the Pearly Gates on Sunday, December 6, 2015, surrounded by family, friends, and feathers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home by Reverend Steve LeBlanc, pastor of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Isabella...